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Massive drone attack on Russia ups pressure on Moscow

Jared Reed
May 17, 2026

At least four people were killed in the Moscow region when Ukraine attacked Russia with hundreds of drones overnight, local authorities said. We spoke with Jenny Mathers, Russia expert at Aberystwyth University in Wales.

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A massive overnight barrage of nearly 600 Ukrainian dronesstruck targets across Russia, killing four people, as Kyiv called the attack justified retaliation for recent strikes on Ukraine.

Moscow says more than 550 drones were intercepted across 14 regions, including Crimea. Dozens hit the capital region, damaging buildings and infrastructure, while one person was killed in Belgorod.